We put a full-fledged effort in for this race, but our focus has been on Phoenix since we won Bristol.". Zane Smith opened his fourth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a win at Daytona. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. LONG POND, Pa. -- Zane Smith clinched the regular-season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, How Cindric won the Daytona 500 Ive been here before. Chandler Smith, Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes became the final drivers to punch their tickets to the NASCAR Truck Series finale next month when Ty Majeski, already in the title race, won after Saturday's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Ross Chastain signs multi-year contract extension with Trackhouse, Almirola escapes wild NASCAR Duel 2 with win; Daly makes Daytona 500, "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, Gutierrez racing return after loss RELATED: Chandler Smith wins at Las Vegas. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I've got to stick with him.' Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. Hi! Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. I guess we are making up for a relatively clean Daytona. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. At the halfway mark, Blaney remained out front followed by Wallace and Logano but more than half the field still had to make a pit stop. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR driver lands new deal after losing full-time ride, NASCAR: Trackhouse announce second Daniel Suarez extension, NASCAR: Hendrick announcement ends Alex Bowman rumors. Zane Michael Smith (born June 9, 1999) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Two non-chartered entries are set to qualify for the race via their speed in the single-car qualifying session, which is set to be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 8:15 p.m. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. "Long day. Write to him at [emailprotected]. COLLEGE FOOTBALL ATLANTA (AP) Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in next months NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. That doesnt make him incapable of grasping the obvious, which gives him a leg up on the NASCAR brain trust. Replay: Todd Bodine goes around in Vegas. It was Chandler Smith that scored the jackpot in Las Vegas, but fellow surname holder Zane Smith was one lap short of scoring a second-consecutive Truck Series win in 2022. 36 Ford, the non-chartered cars currently on the Daytona 500 entry list are Chandler Smiths No. Zane Smith was the Truck Series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. So far this season in Trucks, Smith has three wins, 15 top-10 and 10 top-five finishes, and captured the regular season title. Long day. Can someone explain what the violation was? One of English soccers biggest rivalries resumes at Anfield with the tables turned, Lance Stroll is set to drive for Aston Martin at the Bahrain Grand Prix this week after missing preseason testing due to a wrist injury. Las Vegas . The result was far and away from the glory days of the Onions championship-winning seasons, but much better than where he almost ended up in his long-awaited return. The drivers rounded out the championship-deciding final four on points. EyesonXfinity:Has John Hunter Nemecheks Trophy Hunting Paid Off? Las Vegas . He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Currently, he is the lead writer for the weekly Thinkin' Out Loud column and one of our lead reporters. Chandler Smith entered Saturday's determining race with a 27-point cushion over Rhodes, the winner of last year's championship, and a 12-point lead over Zane Smith. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. I said, 'That's my buddy. "I feel really good about where our team is at. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? By Lap 15, Bowman, who bailed out of the lead draft early-on, had fallen about a half-lap behind the field, electing to stay out of trouble and preserve his starting position in Sundays 500. It was Chandler Smith that scored the jackpot in Las Vegas, but fellow surname holder Zane Smith was one lap short of scoring a second-consecutive Truck Series win in 2022. In addition, Smith, 23, will make his Daytona 500 debut with FRM as part of a plan that will include other Cup Series starts for the organization in 2023 as well as possible Xfinity Series races with another organization in collaboration with FRM. Tanner Gray was later scored as fifth after Zane Smith was disqualified in post-race inspection. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. The finale will be on Nov. 4 in Avondale, Arizona. The three restarted on the outside lane front-to-rear with Eckes restarting on the bottom. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Daytona 500 starting grid: How they line up for NASCAR Cup Series opener. Fought a really tough truck. They say Zane Smith was DQd due to a lug nut violation. We will announce those races later once the 2023 schedules are announced. The 36 chartered entries, including Gillilands No. The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, Pros and cons of Next Gen Cup car However, the Bob Jenkins-owned team plan to enter three cars for the 200-lap race around the four-turn, 2.5-mile (4.023-kilometer) high-banked Daytona Beach, Florida oval. Did You Notice? Thats why NASCAR absolutely has to allow practice on superspeedways before qualifying, especially at the season-opening Daytona 500. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How NASCAR had to learn harsh lesson 13 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the . After winning seven ARCA Menards Series races in 2019-20, Smith landed a full-time truck series ride with Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2021 and won twice, including the Championship 4 in Phoenix though he wasnt in title contention. "It's definitely not how we wanted this to go," Bodine said. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. Fought a really tough truck. "We've been going through a little bit of a struggle recently," Chandler Smith said. Zane Smith was the Truck series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. We will be strategic as what races we select to enter. NASCAR: Did Martin Truex Jr. clinch a playoff spot? This is part of the game.. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup? From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, Byron wins first pole of season at Homestead, Wallace outburst draws extra scrutiny from 23XI. Bodine was given a speeding penalty and was sent to the rear of the field. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. We always felt that he was the next breakthrough star in the sport, and he has been proving that this season. Fox is set to broadcast the Daytona 500 live beginning at 2:30 p.m. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans 38 Ford with Todd Gilliland, non-chartered entries, of which there are six, Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, Buescher was sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. It was a battle of Smiths to the checkered, with Chandler Smith winning it for KBM as team owner Busch finished third. Thinkin' Out Loud: NASCAR, Is It Too Late to Reconsider about Auto Club? pic.twitter.com/hPnk9ie4LB, NASCAR Camping World Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 5, 2022. Amidst a near-crash for youngster Derek Kraus, the driver of the No. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. Las Vegas Qualifying Order: March 2022 (NASCAR Cup Series) Las Vegas Qualifying Order: October 2022 (NASCAR) Auto Club Qualifying Order: February 2023. This is part of the game.". "I just didn't know it was gonna be that tough.". Smith held off reigning Truck Series champion Ben Rhodes and Chandler Smith in a two-lap overtime sprint Friday night to win at Phoenix Raceway and at last win the series title. We have been thrilled with the performance by Zane this season, said team owner Bob Jenkins. Kyle Busch is now scored as the runner-up finisher, followed by Stewart Friesen in third, Ryan Preece in . With 25 laps to go, Logano maintained a small advantage over Harvick, followed by Blaney and Buescher. Ive wrecked before. You wouldnt know it by looking at the stages winner, but Kyle Busch Motorsports was the team to beat all night. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. This is part of the game.. 13 Kaulig Chevrolet, Conor Dalys No. Regardless of what happens in Phoenix, just an outstanding year, really.". Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. "I knew I only had to get a couple of points [to clinch]," Zane Smith said. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Two would land their spots in the starting grid by virtue of single-car qualifying on Wednesday. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car Majeski had claimed the first berth for ThorSport Racing with his first career Truck Series win in Bristol last month. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Chandler Smith (18) leads the pack down the front straight on a restart of the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. Ty Dillon was forced to pit with four laps to go and had a tire get loose during his stop. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. Smith the Rookie of the Year in . Chandler Smith moved up to block his employer, and Zane Smith was able to clear the Toyota onto the backstretch. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR, Why Wallaces win is huge for NASCAR Its racing. Ty Gibbs was penalized for speeding and had to serve a pass-through on pit road. That sent him to the back of the field for the twin duels, where Smith failed to advance to the Sunday field. "I feel like we've been one of the four strongest trucks throughout the back half of this season," Majeski said. Chandler Smith had to start at the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments to his No. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. The 58-year-olds rough night started early after his first visit to pit road in 2022. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. That opens the door for Smith to score some wins as a rookie. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Kaulig is one of the top organizations in NASCARs second-tier series, and the promotion of Allmendinger, Ty Gibbs, and Noah Gragson to the Cup Series leaves 20 of this seasons Xfinity races without a defending champion taking to the grid. Chandler Smith (18) leads the pack down the front straight on a restart of the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum). Begin a free trial of FuboTV now and dont miss any of the action! More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. Theres no guarantee Smith would have made the field with the help of a practice session, but it couldnt have hurt. A two-time Truck series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. The highest finisher in each Duel, among the non-chartered cars, locks in. Fought a really tough truck. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. Logano remained out front of a single-file line with five laps to go with Harvick tucked in close behind him. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. With eight laps to go, Rhodes was battling side by side with teammate Matt Crafton but pulled ahead for a sixth-place finish. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team, M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. 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I couldn't do anything I do on the track without the support of my family behind me!Looking forward to racing at @AutoClubSpdwy this Saturday in the No. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. 13 Chevrolet. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. Smith, who clinched the 2022 regular season title in the Truck Series, will return to another fulltime season in the No. Up Next:The Truck Series takes a weekend off before heading to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the third race of 2022. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory 16 car!Or, you know, something better than a top-10 #CS16 pic.twitter.com/UAfiGFD2Yp. Heres the thing: Smith said that before qualifying. Got a question or observation about racing? 3-for-3@KBMteam trucks are leading the way. Its racing. His 175.022 mph qualifying lap was 6 mph slower than polesitter Alex Bowman and dead last among cars making it onto the track. Three or more missing (or not tightened to the wheel) lug nuts is a DQ per 2019 rule update. Coverage for the Fr8Auctions 200 Saturday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the Nos. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. https://t.co/3A53tNOCuI, FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) March 5, 2022. 22 TCU held OLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Felix Okpara had 12 points and 12 rebounds to help Ohio State finish its home schedule with CAMBRIDGE Length and strength. Austin Hill 3.800. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 Chandler Smith, Zane Smith, Ty Majeski and Ben Rhodes, from left, pose with the trophy before the NASCAR Truck Series auto race Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Avondale. HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Chandler Smith, Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes became the final drivers to punch their tickets to the NASCAR Truck Series finale next month when Ty Majeski, already in the title race, won after Saturday's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. NASCAR TV Schedule: March . One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. I was hoping they started racing back there, which they did, which ended up kind of working out for me. pic.twitter.com/eRYRWyUBtF. Logano grabbed control of the race following his green-flag pit stop on Lap 31 of 60 and held off a last-lap charge by Christopher Bell to claim the win by 0.018 seconds. 38 Ford next year, the organization announced on Thursday. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. "We knew we had to have a solid truck to just not completely bank on points," Smith said. Logano the NASCAR Daytona 500 runner-up: "Second is the worst", Daytona 500 starting grid: How they line up for NASCAR Cup Series opener, 2023 Daytona 500 starting lineup Point Report:A win on Friday night grants Chandler Smith a spot in the Truck Series playoffs in 2022 and the points lead after two races. After John Hunter Nemechek, team owner Busch and Chandler Smith all swept the top three starting positions in the days time trials earlier, the KBM trio remained in the top 10 and were contenders for the lead often. Can the Lions fix their defense? Luckily, there is a silver lining to being in the back of the field its away from trouble. When Kaulig Racing made the decision to move AJ Allmendinger to full-time Cup Series duty, the team signed Smith to take over the No. A wreck from stage sweeper Rhodes capped off a pattern of cautions and triggered a restart with 24 laps to go. NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car After a challenge from former KBM driver Christian Eckes, the trio was divided when the caution came out with less than 18 to go. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. He made an impromptu debut in the Cup Series earlier this season, substituting for Chris Buescher in the June 5 race at Gateway and finished 17th. Replay: Christian Eckes goes around after a battle for the lead with Kyle Busch! 16 @QTP_Inc @KauligRacing @chevrolet Camaro. Zane Smith holds off Ben Rhodes in the closing laps at Phoenix. The 19-year-old crossed over using the momentum he had gathered by using the same top lane his truck owner had attempted to use. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. #VictoriasVoice200 pic.twitter.com/LT8INZ1Fcq, #VictoriasVoice200 pic.twitter.com/rrzBqzSozI. NASCAR Mailbox: Did We Get Backstage Passes to Kyle Larson Show at Auto Club? The team was disqualified after failing post-race inspection. Smith recognized a problem the one that would keep him out of the Daytona 500 before he even strapped in behind the wheel. . Even Cup Series rookies Ty Gibbs and Noah Gragson logged a combined 33 Cup Series starts a year ago. With Eckes out of contention, it set up a thrilling battle for the win with less than 10 laps to go. Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR Thanks to a few late-race cautions involving many front-running trucks, Bodine had found himself pack on the lead lap by the end of the race and was able to rally to a 22nd-place finish. Its racing. Curfew is midnight. Chandler Smith outdueled Zane Smith after a late-race restart to take his third career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory and first win of 2022 on Friday, March 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. In this case, it had to do with the lug nuts themselves were to spec., rule 14.16.1 1-4. https://nascar.com/news-media/2022/03/05/no-38-front-row-motorsports-truck-of-zane-smith-disqualified-at-las-vegas/, A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.com, Im not interested, don't show this again, Thad Moffitt Discusses New Truck Series Ride & Being Part of Petty Lineage, Truckin' Thursdays: Todd Bodine Makes NASCAR Truck Series Return at Las Vegas. Instead, that honor, and 20 extra points, went to defending series champion Ben Rhodes after staying out during a late-stage caution while the KBM team pitted before the end of the second stage. One of the perks Chandler Smith landed when he signed to drive in the Xfinity Series for Kaulig Racing was that the team agreed to put him in an extra Cup Series car for last weekends Daytona 500. 36/38 Ford Mustangs for FRM. Nemechek was caught up in a crash with one lap to go and finished 26th. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. He is the defending series champion, driving the No. Jimmie Johnson was already locked in based on his qualifying speed. Zane Smith restarted with the advantage over Chandler Smith on the final restart and with two laps to go, had him cleared on the backstretch. 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